미국은 유엔안보리를 통한 對北경제봉쇄를 추진하고 있다고 CNN이 오늘 아침 보도했다. 미국이 제안한 제재의 핵심은 북한으로 들어가거나 나오는 모든 화물과 상품을 검색하여 미사일과 핵개발에 관련된 물건들을 차단한다는 것이다. 미국의 제안은 이와 함께 북한의 미사일 및 핵개발에 이용되는 금융거래를 금지하고 북한의 자산을 압류한다고 되어 있다. 이렇게 되면 對北현금지원의 창구인 금강산 관광과 개성공단 사업은 설 자리가 없어진다. 미국의 駐유엔대사 존 볼턴은 '북한을 변호하는 나라는 하나도 없다'면서 제재안의 통과를 낙관했다. 유엔안보리의 결의에 따라서 6년 전 김정일-김대중이 야합하여 만든 6.15 반역선언은 공식적으로 파기되는 것이다.
이런 對北경제제재를 확인하고 감독하려면 한반도 주변에 군사력이 배치되어야 한다. 이에 따른 긴장은 먹구름처럼 우리 머리 위를 맴돌고 이는 경제, 사회, 문화, 선거 등 다방면에서 큰 영향을 끼칠 것이다. 이런 天下대세는 결국 김정일-김대중-노무현으로 대표되는 한반도의 守舊좌파를 멸망의 길로 내몰 것이다. 이들은 6.15 선언을 매개로 하여 운명공동체가 되었기 때문이다. 김정일이 핵무기를 껴안고 죽을 때 한반도 수구좌파들도 함께 퇴장할 운명이다. 한반도를 뒤덮은 먹구름 틈으로 瑞光(서광)이 비치고 있다.


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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Diplomats at the United Nations are discussing sanctions Monday in the aftermath of North Korea's announcement that it tested a nuclear weapon.

The United States is suggesting international inspections of any cargo going into or out of the reclusive, communist country.

Washington also is proposing a U.N. embargo on any goods or materials that could be used in Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs. Those points are included in a draft resolution.

The Security Council voted unanimously for a statement opposing North Korea's reported test, but it is unclear whether the council will favor economic sanctions. (World reaction)

John Bolton, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said he is 'strongly encouraged by the mood of the council.'

'No one even came close to defending it,' Bolton said.

The U.S. proposal calls for an overall arms embargo, prohibitions on any financial transactions that might support missile activities, a freeze on any assets related to North Korea's weapons programs, measures to prevent counterfeiting by North Korea and a ban on luxury goods.

The proposal also calls for North Korea to cease any missile and nuclear-related activity and return to the six party talks.

The proposal would review North Korea's reaction 30 days from adoption of the U.N. resolution.

Senior U.S. officials said the United States will push for a Security Council resolution under Chapter 7 of the organization's charter that deals with 'threats to the peace' and 'acts of aggression.' (Time.com: What can the U.S. do?)

Discussions are under way in New York among key Security Council members -- the United States and the other four veto-holding members: Britain, China, Russia and France -- as well as Japan. Later Monday, diplomats from all 15 council nations are expected to begin negotiations on specific resolution language.

Both Russia and China have voiced opposition to sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program. Ambassadors from both countries were vague on whether they also would oppose sanctions against North Korea.

President Bush on Monday said North Korea's claim that it has tested a nuclear weapon is a threat to international peace and said the world 'will respond.' (Full story)

'The transfer of nuclear weapons to states or nonstate entities would be considered a grave threat to the United States,' Bush said. 'And we would hold North Korea fully accountable to the consequences of such action.' (Transcript)

Bush said the United States was trying to verify North Korea's claims that it had tested a nuclear weapon on Monday.(Watch Bush on why North Korea's move poses a threat -- 2:34 )

The United States and its allies have been urging North Korea to rejoin six-party talks aimed at persuading the reclusive communist nation to abandon its nuclear arms program.

China, a close ally of North Korea's, denounced the claimed test as 'brazen,' and South Korea said it would respond 'sternly' to a move that experts said raised fears of nuclear terrorism and a regional arms race.

Pak Kil-yon, North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, said the council should 'congratulate' his country's scientists and researchers 'instead of [issuing] such notorious, useless and reckless resolutions.'

Pak called the test 'very, very successful,' saying it will contribute 'to the maintenance and guarantee of peace and security in the peninsula and the region.' (Text of North Korean statement)

When asked if North Korea plans to conduct further tests, Pak told reporters that 'will be enough, you don't think so?'

The announcement was made as South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon was formally nominated to become the next U.N. secretary-general, to succeed Kofi Annan. (Full story)

Ramifications of North Korea's move
When North Korea warned last week that it intended to conduct a nuclear test, international analysts said it could unleash a regional arms race and give a virtual green light to Iran, which the United States suspects wants to develop nuclear weapons. Experts also fear North Korea may allow terrorists such as al Qaeda access to its nuclear weapons technology.

'This immediately affects the calculations of South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, all of whom might decide that they need to have their own independent nuclear arsenal as well,' said international security analyst Joseph Cirincione of the Center for American Progress. 'If North Korea gets away with this, Iran will be encouraged to go forward.'

Bush said North Korea 'remains one of the world's leading proliferators of missile technology, including transfers to Iran and Syria.'

If confirmed, the test would be the first of its kind since Pakistan detonated an underground nuclear weapon in May 1998, said Hans Kristensen of the Federation of American Scientists in Washington. North Korea would be the eighth nation to conduct such a test successfully, he said. (Nuclear nations)

North Korea recently has test-fired seven missiles, including a long-range ballistic missile in July, but it's unknown whether Pyongyang possesses the high-technology expertise to construct a nuclear weapon small enough for a missile delivery system. (Missile range map)

Countries monitor activity
The apparent nuclear test was conducted at 10:36 a.m. Monday in Hwaderi near Kilju city, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing defense officials. (Map)

South Korea's state geology research center detected a 3.58-magnitude 'artificial earthquake' in a remote area of North Korea's North Hamgyeong province, according to the news agency. Judging from the seismic tremor, the center said the power of the explosion was equivalent to around a half-kiloton of TNT explosives, Yonhap reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey Web site recorded a light 4.2-magnitude earthquake in North Korea at 10:35 a.m., about 240 miles (385 kilometers) northeast of Pyongyang.

South Korea's Defense Ministry raised its military alert level. (Watch South Korea's Cabinet meet to discuss the next move -- 7:00)

CNN's Sohn Jie-Ae, Elise Labott, Jamie McIntyre, Liz Neisloss and Barbara contributed to this report

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